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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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